Pair of Natural Quartz Obelisks Natural clear quartz - Height: 330 mm - Width: 90 mm- 3402 g - (1)

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Pair of natural quartz obelisks from Brazil, each 33 cm tall with a square base and pyramidal apex, weighing a total of 3.402 kg.

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Really Exclusive Specimen — This pair of obelisks has been crafted entirely from natural white quartz, with a height of 33 cm each. These obelisks stand out for their internal crystalline structure rich in natural fractures and milky veils, which give depth and an authentic character to every side of the surface. Quartz, composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), is among the most enduring and widespread minerals in the Earth's crust. Over geologic eras, slow crystallization trapped micro-inclusions and internal tensions that today create the suggestive reflections visible inside the stone. These details, impossible to replicate artificially, make each obelisk a unique and unrepeatable piece. The elongated, geometric shape, with a pyramidal apex, recalls the great obelisks of ancient Egypt, symbols of solar strength and stability. In ancient art, quartz was often considered a stone of spiritual connection, used for rituals, talismans and sacred objects. Today, this pair of quartz obelisks represents not only a refined decorative object for modern or classical spaces, but also a tangible testimony to the power of nature and the geological processes that gave shape to the mineral. With their luminous transparency and the play of light that changes with the illumination, these obelisks stand as focal points in mineral collections, cabinet de curiosités or prestigious interior spaces. Main features: Material: natural white quartz (rock crystal) Shape: Obelisk with square base and pyramidal apex Height: 33 cm each Craft: handcrafted carving and polishing

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Really Exclusive Specimen — This pair of obelisks has been crafted entirely from natural white quartz, with a height of 33 cm each. These obelisks stand out for their internal crystalline structure rich in natural fractures and milky veils, which give depth and an authentic character to every side of the surface. Quartz, composed of silicon dioxide (SiO2), is among the most enduring and widespread minerals in the Earth's crust. Over geologic eras, slow crystallization trapped micro-inclusions and internal tensions that today create the suggestive reflections visible inside the stone. These details, impossible to replicate artificially, make each obelisk a unique and unrepeatable piece. The elongated, geometric shape, with a pyramidal apex, recalls the great obelisks of ancient Egypt, symbols of solar strength and stability. In ancient art, quartz was often considered a stone of spiritual connection, used for rituals, talismans and sacred objects. Today, this pair of quartz obelisks represents not only a refined decorative object for modern or classical spaces, but also a tangible testimony to the power of nature and the geological processes that gave shape to the mineral. With their luminous transparency and the play of light that changes with the illumination, these obelisks stand as focal points in mineral collections, cabinet de curiosités or prestigious interior spaces. Main features: Material: natural white quartz (rock crystal) Shape: Obelisk with square base and pyramidal apex Height: 33 cm each Craft: handcrafted carving and polishing

Seller's Story

The Mineral Art Gallery offers minerals, fossils, shells and natural elements. Born in Italy in 2017, today she collaborates with international galleries and collectors, she is a direct importer of large minerals and naturalistic collectible elements; deals with the processing to insert them inside the living space. A section of the gallery was dedicated to the Wunderkammer, "chamber of wonders or cabinet of curiosities" in which Mirabilia elements are presented: naturalia and italiania, a union between "the present is the past". All lots are shipped via DHL Express and Fercam couriers, with insured parcel and tracking.
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Number of objects
1
Main mineral
Pair of Natural Quartz Obelisks
Mineral form
Natural clear quartz
Supplement
Really Exclusive Specimen
Weight
3402 g
Country of origin
Brazil
Height
330 mm
Width
90 mm
Depth
90 mm
ItalyVerified
14226
Objects sold
98.41%
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It is believed that certain gemstones and minerals have beneficial health and spiritual properties. However, using or wearing gemstones or minerals does not mean that you can treat, cure or prevent any disease. Please consult your health care professional for information on health care issues and do not stop any medications or courses of treatment, without first consulting your health care professional. The use of gemstones or minerals as a wellness therapy is one of personal choice. While stones or crystals have been used historically to relieve or prevent symptoms, the objects sold on our website offer no guarantee of results. Therefore, Catawiki cannot guarantee or be held liable for the effectiveness of these objects sold herein.

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